Patriots Eye History, Atlanta Looks For First Super Bowl Win
"To be the best," Ryan said on ESPN, "you've got to beat the best."
"To be the best," Ryan said on ESPN, "you've got to beat the best."
Matt Ryan was supposed to be the savior of the Atlanta Falcons when they drafted him but he soon earned a reputation as someone who lost in big games. Everything changed in 2016 and he has the Falcons ready to win their first ever Super Bowl.
This year's Super Bowl has shaped up to really be two of the very best teams in the NFL, and it doesn't hurt that two of the elite quarterbacks are also involved. Both Matt Ryan and Tom Brady are working through Hall of Fame careers, but the latter isn't slowing down as his age keeps going up.
Ray will be challenging former Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez for an NFL-powered Lip Sync Battle like no other.
Rob Gronkowski is the Patriots' second-most indispensable player, and the team has won despite his season-ending injury.
The New England Patriots didn't get as good as they are by making poor choices and just drafting any player on the board. Every single decision they have made in the past few years have led up to this point and this collection of players is the reason they are heading back to the Super Bowl.
The Atlanta Falcons went from a playoff contender to a team who missed the postseason three years in a row. However, smart personnel and player changes helped bring them back to the playoffs and into Super Bowl 51.
Andy Dalton completed 10 of 12 passes for 100 yards and engineered two scoring drives to help lead the AFC to a 20-13 victory over the NFC in the Pro Bowl on Sunday night.
Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick, may be the greatest coach in NFL history, especially given this era of parity and free agency.
The NFL spiced up the normally staid Pro Bowl week with its first ever skills competition.
According to data released by the NFL earlier this week, concussions in the NFL dropped by 11.3 percent in 2016.
Marshal Yanda was named the best offensive lineman in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.
Kraft Heinz says the Monday after the Super Bowl will be a day off for its salaried employees, and it has launched a tongue-in-cheek campaign to make the day — dubbed "Smunday" — a national holiday.
The players on hand agreed this week that Orlando is nice, but it's no Hawaii.
In a little over a year, three NFL franchises have moved, announced a resettlement or filed paperwork seeking to relocate.
A year after the Rams returned to Los Angeles, the Chargers announced they'll be joining them in L.A. and the Raiders sought permission to move to Las Vegas.
Not even the grandest of American sports spectacles is immune to the nation's deep political divisions. Conversations on Twitter, Facebook and other social networks show the Patriots have certainly won over some new fans because of the Trump ties.
The story begins in earnest in the late 1930s, when the Horween brothers — whose family by that point had become well-known for producing fine leathers, including Shell Cordovan used in upscale shoes, gloves and wallets — got to know a local businessman named George S. Halas.
Here are five reasons you should root for the Falcons in this year's big game.
Whether you like them or not, there are a lot of reasons to root for the Patriots to beat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
The Board of Public Works voted 3-0 Wednesday to allow the Maryland Stadium Authority to accept $120 million from the Baltimore Ravens to upgrade several areas of M&T Bank Stadium, and granted permission for the stadium authority to commit $24 million of its own earnings for infrastructural renovations.
Referee Carl Cheffers will lead the crew of game officials selected to work the Super Bowl.
From Tom Brady looking to become the first quarterback to win five Super Bowl titles to Matt Ryan seeking to give Atlanta its first, there are plenty of numbers that will get a lot of attention leading up to the Big Game.
A crew of four men worked on the painstaking process of painting the New England Patriots logo on one end zone on Tuesday afternoon at NRG Stadium for the Super Bowl.
The Ravens have five Pro Bowlers in Orlando for the annual all-star game, along with future Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis as a coach.
A new poll looks at how Marylanders feel about Gov. Wes Moore and the direction of the state ahead of the November election.
Hundreds gathered, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, at Beth El Congregation in Pikesville to remember and honor the lives lost on the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.
The defense delivered a fourth consecutive victory to get the Commanders to 4-1 with a rout of the Cleveland Browns.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have become one of the most formidable duos in the NFL, and that's a primary reason the Baltimore Ravens are back where they expect to be: atop the AFC North.
The legislation applies to residents, private contractors, and city workers in Baltimore.
University of Maryland students gathered separately in support of Israel and Palestine on Monday, which marked one year since the deadly by Hamas.
The legislation applies to residents, private contractors, and city workers in Baltimore.
A new poll looks at how Marylanders feel about Gov. Wes Moore and the direction of the state ahead of the November election.
Gun violence has plagued Baltimore City neighborhoods for decades and is often a topic discussed in the community, during elections, and even on WJZ newscasts.
Expect chilly nights and early mornings with temperatures in the 40s. Afternoons look sunny, crisp, & cool.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Bank of America Greater Maryland is awarding two local non-profits that are doing good work in the community with a $200,000 grant.
Chef Mia Castro joins us with some delicious easy-to-make recipes for anyone looking to celebrate Hispanic heritage and cuisine.
Ice Cube is performing at The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland on October 11. We spoke to him about his career and what's next for him.
John Shields, Chef and Owner of Gertrudes' Chesapeake Kitchen at the BMA and Matthew Scales, Seafood Marketing Director for the Maryland Department of Agriculture joined WJZ to talk about seafood
Harford County Public Library Foundation is holding a Wheelchair Costume Workshop and Inclusive Trunk or Treat October 4-5.
The defense delivered a fourth consecutive victory to get the Commanders to 4-1 with a rout of the Cleveland Browns.
Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry have become one of the most formidable duos in the NFL, and that's a primary reason the Baltimore Ravens are back where they expect to be: atop the AFC North.
Justin Tucker kicked a 24-yard field goal to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a wild 41-38 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
The Savannah Bananas, known for their eccentric baseball games, announced they will play two games at Camden Yards in Baltimore in 2025.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (2-2) enter with the NFL's No. 1 offense.
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
The popular Republican governor, who served from 2015 to 2023, has Trump's endorsement. But Hogan said he won't be voting for the former president.
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration says
Suspect Ryan Routh was charged last week with two federal firearms charges after allegedly targeting former President Donald Trump.
After sidestepping the House Rules Committee, Speaker Mike Johnson will have to rely on Democrats to pass a short-term funding bill.
A 4-year-old from Baltimore successfully found a matching kidney transplant donor after raising awareness via social media and the "Living Donor Project".
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Boar's Head will no longer make liverwurst and is indefinitely closing the location where the product was made, impacting 500 workers.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Officials say KP.2 has spread rapidly these past few months, highlighting the warning as we head into fall and its respiratory hotbed.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
You may need a jacket as you head out the door. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 60s across the region with clear sunny skies expected for most of the week.
Chilly nights with cool sunny days ahead in Maryland
Enjoyable weather day Tuesday in Maryland
Expect chilly nights and early mornings with temperatures in the 40s. Afternoons look sunny, crisp, & cool.
Expect a bright & breezy Monday with highs in the lower 70s. A cool blast of fall air arrives Monday night. Monday night will turn chilly with a mainly clear sky and lows in the upper 40s.
Bank of America Greater Maryland is awarding two local non-profits that are doing good work in the community with a $200,000 grant.
Reporter Lillian Reed joins us to discuss what she saw on the tour and the tales business owners shared about the hauntings they've witnessed.
Chef Mia Castro joins us with some delicious easy-to-make recipes for anyone looking to celebrate Hispanic heritage and cuisine.
Ice Cube is performing at The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland on October 11. We spoke to him about his career and what's next for him.
Alexus Davila sits down with Latina artist Sandra Lucia Diaz, from Columbia, Maryland, to hear why she is spotlighting fierce Latinas and the importance of incorporating hispanic representation in her first illustrated book.